Visual Merchandising Lead: Elevate Store Experience

West Elm; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead (West Elm) to partner with management and District Visual Manager to execute store visual strategy and coach the team. This role drives productivity, maintains visual standards, and keeps the store as an inspiring neighborhood destination.

The position emphasizes floorset planning, adherence to seasonal directives, and collaboration with store leadership to optimize profitability and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
• Ability to be active, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time.
• 1-3 years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred
• 1-2 years experience in home related design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead visual merchandising and display; map, plan and execute floorset timelines to drive sales.
• Maintain daily disciplines for markdowns, promotions/signage, replenishment and recovery.
• Collaborate with GM and DVM on adaptations from directives to store needs.
• Analyze reporting to identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive results.
• Communicate inventory needs to DM and distribution to increase sell-through and margin.
• Mentor and train visual team; onboard associates, ensuring visual standards.
• Ensure safe, customer-focused execution and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Retail supervision

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Visual Merchandising Lead (West Elm) to partner with management and District Visual Manager to execute store visual strategy and coach the team. This role drives productivity, maintains visual standards, and keeps the store as an inspiring neighborhood destination.

The position emphasizes floorset planning, adherence to seasonal directives, and collaboration with store leadership to optimize profitability and customer experience.